Busser (Full-Time) | The SOMM Hotel & Spa

Columbia Hospitality; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality seeks a Busser for The SOMM Hotel & Spa, opening in summer 2025. Your role will include managing table setups and cleanliness for an exceptional dining experience, alongside a team dedicated to hospitality excellence.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00

Tip Eligible

Get Paid Daily

Paid Time off & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

HSA/FSA Plans with employer contribution

Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lb. and be in contact motion during shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quick table turns and maintain a clean restaurant.
• Support servers and managers to provide an exceptional dining experience.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

Current State Food Handler’s License

Job description

Busser | The SOMM Hotel & Spa

In the new heart of Woodinville the beauty of the Pacific Northwest meets its newest destination, The Somm. Hotel and Spa. The Somm. is set to open in summer 2025, becoming the centerpiece of a 20-acre master-planned development in Woodinville, Wash.

The Somm. Hotel and Spa is a 164-room luxury hotel that will offer a blend of upscale accommodations and amenities. The project is part of Harvest, a town square-style development that will house nearly 100,000 square feet of restaurants, bars, wine-tasting rooms, and recreation. It also includes hundreds of apartments and townhouses, making it a comprehensive destination in its own right.

The hotel itself is designed to be a haven of comfort and indulgence. It features a signature restaurant, rooftop bar, 10,000 sq ft of meeting spaces, and a 5,661-square-foot spa. Additionally, there will be 9,000 square feet of retail space that will complement the hotel’s offerings. This retail section is expected to include wine-tasting rooms, restaurants, and other facilities.

Overview

Fast Paced. Great Food. Lots of Fun. Bussers are responsible for making sure our restaurant shines for our guests! As a busser, you are vital to the operation; ensuring we have quick table turns, a clean restaurant and an exceptional dining experience for our guests. You must exude a high level of hospitality. A Busser is responsible for items such as breaking down and resetting tables, cleaning, organizing, restocking and assisting guests. Bussers directly support servers and managers with a variety of tasks to keep the restaurant humming.

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00
• Tip Eligible
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.”Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:
The Nitty Gritty

• Customer service experience preferred
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Current State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to transport up to 30 lb. and be in contact motion during shift

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Fine Print
Columbia Hospitality, Inc. operating as Columbia Hospitality Service U.L.C. isan equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is an international management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.